Kurt Bevacqua
Fifteen-year Major League veteran Kurt Bevacqua hit .412 (7-for-17) with two doubles and two homers in his only World Series in 1984.
Read More > Tommie Leach
The National League home run champion in 1902, Tommie Leach hit 63 homers in his 19-year career, only 10 of which were hit over the fence.
Read More >George Scott
Former AL All Star & home run and RBI champ, George “Boomer” Scott earned eight Gold Gloves at first base during his 14-year MLB career.
Read More >Woody English
Woody English was at third base for Babe Ruth’s called shot in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series & also played in MLB’s first All Star game in ’33.
Read More >Ben Chapman
Remembered for his racist taunts aimed at Jackie Robinson, Ben Chapman played in the first four All Star games and hit .302 in 15 MLB seasons.
Read More >Jim Fregosi
Gold Glove shortstop Jim Fregosi made six All Star teams with the Angels earning induction into the team’s HoF and the retirement of his #11.
Read More >Bill Madlock
On the last day of the 1976 season Bill Madlock went 4-for-4 to raise his average from .333 to .339 and edge Ken Griffey Sr. for the batting crown.
Read More >Lena Blackburne
Today every professional baseball team in America today uses Blackburne’s Rubbing Mud to rub down baseballs before they’re game-ready.
Read More >Chipper Jones
Chipper Jones’ rookie season gave the Atlanta Braves plenty reason to celebrate — it marked the first of eleven straight division championships.
Read More >Bobby Brown
Dr. Bobby Brown attended Stanford and UCLA before earning his medical degree from Tulane University five years into his big league career.
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